New Hope Tampa Bay Sunday Sermon Podcast

This week's message dives deep into the reality of encountering the Holy Spirit—not just as a comforting presence, but as a God who challenges, equips, and sends. Dr. David Wilkinson, who holds doctorates in both physics and theology, brings a unique lens to Pentecost and the person of the Holy Spirit. With warmth, wisdom, and global perspective, he explores how the Spirit is not merely an abstrac...

The Holy Spirit is not a reward for spiritual elites—it is a gift promised by Jesus the moment we believe. This week, Pastor Vicki teaches from Ephesians 1 and John 16, focusing on what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit. A seal represents ownership, protection, and permanence. When we say yes to Jesus, the Spirit marks our lives, offering assurance, conviction, guidance, and power. This mes...

What do fire and the Holy Spirit have in common? In this Pentecost message, Pastor Roberto explores how fire—something humans never invented but simply discovered—mirrors the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. As the apostles gathered, they were filled with the Spirit, and tongues of fire appeared above them. It was the spark that ignited a movement. Just as fire was the foundation of civilizat...

What Are You Waiting For? This week's message focuses on the meaning and significance of baptism, through the lens of Acts 22:6–16—Paul's account of his transformation and baptism. Pastor Vicki begins by asking a personal question: What has been your experience with baptism? In Scripture, baptism is a powerful and public response to the saving work of Jesus—a visible expression of new life and a c...

This week's message centers around a vital question for the church family: Are we intentionally leaving a legacy that honors God and makes a lasting spiritual imprint on the next generation? Pastor Vicki opens with Deuteronomy 6:4-9 , reminding us that forming a spiritual legacy is a sacred calling: loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength—and passing that love down to our children in our...

Faith That Leaves a Legacy: Passing The Baton Graduation Sunday at New Hope is always something special—and this year is no exception. We celebrate not just academic accomplishments, but the faith journeys of our students and the spiritual impact of their families, mentors, and the church community that have walked with them every step of the way. High school senior Brindley Rhodes kicked off our...

In this heartfelt Mother's Day message, Pastor Betty Bricker explores the spiritual legacy of motherhood—both biological and spiritual—through the story of the mother of James and John in Matthew 20:20-23. Known as the "sons of thunder," these disciples had a bold and passionate mother who approached Jesus with an audacious request: that her sons sit at His right and left in His kingdom. While the...

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Deuteronomy 4:9, Mark 10:13–16 Pastor Vicki Harrison opens our new series, Faith That Leaves a Legacy , with a powerful message on what it means to pass on our faith to the next generation. She challenges us to think beyond material inheritance and instead consider the spiritual mark we leave on our children, our church, and our community. Drawing from Deuteronomy, Pa...

This week at New Hope, Pastor Vicki challenges us with one of the most crucial questions of all: what does it really mean to follow Jesus? We explore Mark 8:31-38, where Jesus openly shares that following Him means more than simply believing — it means denying ourselves, picking up our cross, and giving Him full authority over our lives. It's not the comfortable road many of us might imagine. Jesu...

He Is Risen: Why Did Jesus Rise? On Easter Sunday, Pastor Vicki Harrison continues our Christianity Explored series with one of the most essential questions of the Christian faith: Why did Jesus rise? Preaching from Mark 16:1–8, we encounter the story of the resurrection not as a neat conclusion, but as a raw, real, and unfinished narrative—one that invites us into the ongoing journey of faith. Th...

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Christianity Explored: Grace – How Can God Accept Us? April 6, 2025 | Rev. Vicki Harrison This week in our Christianity Explored series, we wrestle with one of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of our faith: grace. What does it really mean? How can God accept us—just as we are? Using Mark 10:17–27, Pastor Vicki walks us through the story of a man who asks Jesus, "What must I do to...

In week 2 of Christianity Explored , Rev. Vicki Harrison walks us through a foundational question of our faith: Who is Jesus? Drawing from Mark 4:35–41 , we explore Jesus' power over nature—and reflect on the deeper identity revealed through His miracles, teachings, and authority. Mark doesn't just tell us stories; he presents evidence . Jesus heals the sick, casts out demons, forgives sins, teach...

In Acts 16 , Paul and his companions experience something unexpected—God tells them no . Twice, they try to enter different regions to preach the Gospel, but the Holy Spirit stops them. It's only on the third attempt that Paul receives a vision, calling him to Macedonia . Why? Because God's mission isn't just about working harder —it's about working smarter by following His vision. This sermon cha...

March 9, 2025 | "Work Harder" | Rev. Roberto Chaple  In Acts 16 , Paul and his companions experience something unexpected—God tells them no . Twice, they try to enter different regions to preach the Gospel, but the Holy Spirit stops them. It's only on the third attempt that Paul receives a vision, calling him to Macedonia . Why? Because God's mission isn't just about working harder —it's about wor...

In this powerful message, Rev. Dr. Wayne Lavender shares how caring for orphans is deeply embedded in our Christian faith. Learn how transformational, empowerment-based solutions are changing the lives of orphans in Mozambique—and how we are called to take part. To learn more about New Hope's Partnership with ZOE , click the link .

Thank you for catching up with us! This is the sermon . If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Donate via PayPal to su...

This week, Pastor Roberto concludes the Celebrating Healing series by focusing on the restoration of relationships, using Peter's reconciliation with Jesus from John 21:15-19. Pastor Roberto highlights that relationships, though complex, are central to God's work of healing. He explores how Peter's expectations of Jesus caused his failure and how Jesus responded with sacrificial love to restore hi...

In the second week of the God's Healing series, Pastor Vicki Harrison introduces the topic of addiction, sharing key statistics and a biblical perspective on its impact. Addiction is described as both a physical disease and a spiritual affliction, highlighting the importance of God's role in healing. Pastor Vicki emphasizes that while addiction changes the brain's reward systems, it also enslaves...

February 2, 2025 | "Celebrating Healing of the Mind" | Pastor Vicki Harrison If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Do...

The mission isn't just to know Jesus or grow in faith—it's to GO MULTIPLY. In the final week of Mission Ready , Pastor Roberto unpacks Isaiah 54:2-3 and the Great Commission, challenging us to make room for multiplication. Discover how to enlarge, stretch, lengthen, strengthen, and spread out for the Kingdom. If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to f...

Thank you for catching up with us! This is the sermon . If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Donate via PayPal to su...

Pastor Vicki Harrison's sermon, "Know Jesus," from the Mission Ready series focused on moving beyond simply knowing facts about Jesus to cultivating a deep, personal relationship with Him. Using John 10 as the foundational scripture, she emphasized the difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing them. The sermon highlighted practical steps to grow in our faith, including prayer, scr...

In her sermon at the Wesleyan Covenant Service, Rev. Vicki Harrison delves into the meaning of true discipleship through the lens of John 15, where Jesus describes Himself as the true vine. She challenges the congregation to consider their relationship with Jesus, emphasizing the importance of abiding in Christ to bear fruit in their spiritual and everyday lives. The service is a call to self-exam...

Thank you for catching up with us! This is the sermon . If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Donate via PayPal to su...